The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday, charged officers and men of Nigeria Police to respect rights of Nigerians and exhibit a high sense of professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He said this while addressing officers and men of the Kano State Police Command at the headquarters in Bompai, Kano.
The IGP assured that the Nigeria Police under his stewardship will ensure that all needed working materials and ammunitions were provided to police formations nationwide, aimed at ensuring the security of lives and property.
”I’m using this avenue to call on Divisional Police Officers to organise lectures and training regularly for officers and men working under their formations, which would boost their morale and dedication,” he said.
”We are working towards ensuring that all rank and file personnel of the Nigerian police are being supplied with uniforms free of charge, but you should take note that you have to make sacrifices to improve your job and improve yourself”.
While appreciating the government and people of Kano State for their endless support to the Command, Baba urged officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to remain steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.
Earlier, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Sama’ila Shuaibu Dikko, who described Kano as a cosmopolitan state, disclosed that the Command has over 7,000 personnel who provide security for over 15 million people.
However, he lamented the inadequacy of operational vehicles and manpower, pointing out that the Command requires additional arms and ammunition to tackle numerous challenges.
“We have made steady progress since my assumption as the Commissioner of Police in Kano. We’ve at various times arrested Boko Haram suspects, kidnappers, thugs (popularly known as ‘yan daba) in different parts of the state,” he said.
Also, the Kano Police boss praised the support and cooperation of the Kano State government and other security agencies, which he explained, as the secret behind peace, security and harmony being experienced in the state.
